MDS - Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RN)

Wethersfield Corporate Office; Bath (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator to ensure exceptional resident care through accurate assessments and documentation. In this role, you will be responsible for completing Minimum Data Set assessments, contributing to personalized care plans, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Join a supportive and collaborative work environment where your expertise is valued, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of aging guests and their families. This is an opportunity for real career growth in a certified Great Place to Work.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience as an MDS Coordinator or Nurse Assessment Coordinator preferred.
• Knowledge of MDS, Medicaid, and Medicare regulations is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Complete and assure the accuracy of MDS assessments for residents.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for accurate data collection.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical capabilities

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Education

Valid RN license in the State of Maine

Advanced degree or certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

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A Great Place to Work

Winship Green is a proud affiliate of National Health Care Associates. As a Certified Great Place to Work, we think that you are going to love it here. Your work will be meaningful to you. You will make a genuine difference in the lives of our aging guests and the families that love them. You will enjoy lasting bonds with the families you meet and with the teams you work on. And if you desire, you will experience real career growth where your expertise and dedication is valued and appreciated. We invite you to join our team!

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What You'll Do:

As an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator, you will complete and assure the accuracy of Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments for all residents. The MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator contributes to personalized resident care plans and ensures the capture of clinical reimbursement for services provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determine Patient Driven Payment Method (PDPM) and expense associated with a potential admission
• Participate in admitting prospective residents by assessing their nursing needs and determining appropriate clinical reimbursement levels
• Complete and assure the accuracy of the MDS process for all residents
• Monitor Case Mix Index (CMI) scores, looking for potential risks and/or changes that may affect reimbursement
• Ensure the highest level of revenue integrity and compliance to all state and federal regulations for MDS completion and coding conventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate data collection for assessments
• Provide insights and ongoing education to facility staff and leaders

If you are passionate about ensuring exceptional resident care through accurate, detailed assessments and documentation, consider this exceptional opportunity. Join our team as an MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator in an organization where your expertise and dedication are valued and appreciated.

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What We Offer

As an affiliate of National Health Care, our Winship team enjoys:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Comprehensive training and mentorship
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents

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What You'll Bring:

Qualifications of a MDS Coordinator / Nurse Assessment Coordinator include:

• Valid RN license in the State of Maine
• Advanced degree or certification preferred
• Direct care in a long-term care setting, MDS Coordinator, Clinical Reimbursement Specialist or Nurse Assessment Coordinator experience preferred
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations governing the MDS, Electronic Medical Record (EMR), PDP, MDS 3.0, Medicaid and Medicare requirements helpful
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both
• Deadline driven, detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills, analytical capabilities and the ability to make decisions independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively and influence others in a multidisciplinary team environment

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We Hire for Heart!

National Health Care Associates (National) is proud to be a family-run organization since 1984. Like family, each of National’s centers are unique but share common values: Kindness, Service, Compassion and Excellence. Today, our centers include more than 40 premier providers of short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and post-hospital care including several named “Best Of” by US News & World Report. When you join the team at a National center, you join a team that provides life-changing care to thousands of patients, residents, and families in a Great Place to Work Certified environment.